The City Of Astan

Whit

Deciding to go to the bar again, I push through the doors, plopping down at the bar and ordering my usual. Burying my face in my arms afterwards, I take a deep breath.

Ethan

I shudder again before standing and hurrying home, locking myself in my room once I get there.

Whit

After one drink, I walk home and slam the door, it decomposing right after I do. Frustrated, I just leave it be and run to my room, locking the door and plopping in bed without a second glance.

Ethan

I shudder again and dive under the covers, allowing myself to slip into a black oblivion.

Whit

I get a text in the morning, telling me that I have to teach two classes instead of one now. Groaning, I stand and get dressed into sweats and a tank like I usually do for work. I grab a twenty and head out leaving my phone home. I go to the studio, signing in.

Ethan

I wake the next morning with two black eyes and a pale-almost translucent skin tone. Swearing, I remember I have the class today with Whitney and walk out to Adrian. He drops the plate in his hand when he sees me.

"What the hell happened to you?" he asks.

I taste blood but don't remember what from, and I swallow before asking of him while I have to.

"I need you to go outside today," I nearly whisper, "I need you to apologize to someone for me."

Whit

I fill out some paperwork at my desk-thingy and sigh, exausted and probrably having twenty pillows under each eye.

Ethan

Adrian nods and I tell him where before collapsing. He sets me on the couch and takes care of me before I pass out.

Whit

I start the class and pretend to be interested, going over the things we did last time.

Adrian

Arms crossed and hood covering my face, I head down to the studio and wait for the class to end. I check the time and hope this ends quick, remembering the last time I left Ethan like that.

Whitney

Class ends and I take a sip of my water, wiping the sweat from my forehead before leaning against the wall.

Adrian

I clear my throat and wait until everyone files out before walking to the instructor. I set a note on the table, something Ethan had given me before he passed out, "'Cuse me, miss. I-I'm Ethan's brother. He wanted me to give that to you. 'Xplains things."

Whit

I study the guy before crossing my arms and leaning against the counter, "Read it to me."

Adrian

I swallow and shift my weight uncomfortably, picking up the note and unfolding it, "He just wanted you to read it... I-I should be getting back to him. He needs me."

Whit

I shake my head and shoo him away, "Then tell him I don't want to know anything. Take it back to him," I simply say, plopping down at my desk and checking my phone.